What is Abnormal Spine Curve?
An abnormal spine curve includes any spinal condition that results in an atypical spinal curvature. Conditions like lordosis, scoliosis, and kyphosis are all abnormal spine curve conditions.
Any number of genetic or environmental factors can trigger an abnormal spinal curve. However, in most instances, abnormal spine curvature results from an untreated injury in the upper cervical spine.
Signs and Symptoms of Abnormal Spine Curve
Abnormal spine curve is often accompanied by a host of other symptoms, with severity depending on the extent and location of the curve. Some commonly experienced symptoms of abnormal spine curve include mild to severe back pain, muscle weakness, respiratory issues, fatigue, and mobility issues.
How the Upper Cervical Spine Affects Abnormal Spine Curve
The spinal column is the foundation for the entire skeletal system. More specifically, the upper cervical spine forms the support structure for both the lower body and the head and neck. This entire system helps to keep your body upright, as well as providing support for the muscles and nervous system.
Whether you have a genetic condition that affects spinal growth, or you suffered an injury in your childhood that was never addressed, small misalignments in the upper cervical spine can result in a cascade effect, with each consecutive spinal vertebra developing slightly off kilter. Left untreated, this can lead to abnormal spinal curvature.
How Our Upper Cervical Abnormal Spine Treatment Works
Living with an abnormal spine curve can drastically reduce your quality of life. Fortunately, the Blair Chiropractic Technique is a natural and effective treatment option for this condition. The Blair Chiropractic Technique is a progressive form of chiropractic treatment that uses non-invasive and precise correction methods to realign and improve the health of the upper cervical spine.
When you visit our office for an upper cervical spinal assessment, our expert Blair chiropractor, Dr. Bello will perform a consultation to assess the current health of your upper cervical spine. During this initial assessment, Dr. Bello will perform several specialized scans, using X-rays and cone-beam computed tomography, to create an image of your upper cervical spine. From this image, Dr. Bello will be able to identify the exact angle and location of any misalignments in the upper cervical spine that could be contributing to your abnormal spine curve.
Once the exact location of your spinal misalignment is determined, Dr. Bello will
perform a series of gentle corrections to the upper cervical spine. This will restore the upper cervical spine to its natural position, allowing for surrounding nerves, muscles, and vertebrae to return to normal function and curvature.
Abnormal spine curvature doesn’t have to prevent you from doing the things you love; Dr. Bello is here to help. He offers upper cervical chiropractic care to patients in Brentwood, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, West Los Angeles, and the surrounding areas.